PickPocket’s chairman, 21 others arrested by RRS

Officers of the RRS have reportedly arrested the self acclaimed chairman of pickpockets in the Oshodi area of Lagos State, along with 21 others.
Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command, have apprehended a self-acclaimed Chairman of pickpockets in Oshodi area of the State.

The suspect identified as, Ibrahim Kasali, as arrested alongside 21 other suspects who are alleged to have been involved in stealing within the area.

The raid which took place between 4:30a.m. and 6:35 am on Friday August 26, 2016, had the operatives going through Mosafejo, Bolade, Oshodi Oke, and Oshodi Under Bridge, arresting the hoodlums awaiting unsuspecting passers-by and passengers.

Popularly known as Ibrahim Babangida of Oshodi, was reportedly arrested during the operation as he was being chased by passengers of a bus he had just raided.

Kasali is reportedly feared by his colleagues his ruthlessness, making a niche for himself. Other suspects arrested prior to this raid are said to have given him out as their leader, adding that he goes round collecting stolen items to sell, sharing the proceeds amongst them. During his confession, Kasali disclosed that he has been imprisoned four times.

Upon the completion of the preliminary screening carried out by the operatives, four of the 22 arrested suspects were released after providing satisfactory information on their identity.

Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Superintendent of Police, SP Dolapo Badmus, encouraged the people of Lagos, adding that maximum security is being put in place around the state, adding that the suspects would be facing the full wrath of the law.

The suspects have now been transferred to the Lagos State Taskforce Environment for prosecution.